Letter From Our State Director Carlos Fernandez
What a year! I think it’s safe to say that this was not the 2020 anyone expected. A year defined by a pandemic has shown how much we all rely on science, nature and the outdoors.
Urban parks, backyards, local trails, and neighborhood walks provided refuge and an escape during lockdown. Meanwhile, record wildfires, drought and shocking new science on the world’s biodiversity loss further highlighted the urgency for us to act on climate and conserve nature.
Despite these difficult times, there are still plenty of reasons to feel hopeful. In this report, we’ll share some of what we accomplished this year—from transferring Fishers Peak to become our next state park, to funding the first round of projects with our Yampa River Fund and much more. We thank you for your support during these strange and difficult times. We hope that you enjoy reading about the work your donations helped support this year. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2021!
Colorado Successes
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Lands
Home to an amazing diversity of wildlife and habitats, Fishers Peak State Park connects the mountains to the plains. Read the story of how we helped protect this wild landscape while opening up outdoor recreation opportunities near Trinidad, Colorado
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Water
Switching crops can benefit both rivers and the rural communities that depend on them. We are excited to partner with the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project to purchase a property to serve as an orchard hub for restoring an economy and culture. Learn about this innovative partnership
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Outreach
For our work to truly have a lasting impact, we must make sure that future generations learn to value and steward nature. Despite the unique challenges of 2020, we’ve made an impact this year.
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Climate
Acting on climate change is more urgent than ever before. But there is still time to band together and take meaningful action. See how we’re bringing together nontraditional partners and advancing efforts to act on climate in Colorado.
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Policy
Over the past year, we’ve seen successes at both the state and federal levels to protect our lands and waters and provide much-needed funding for conservation projects. Learn about some of our policy wins in Colorado.
